Sushi cuisine: the best places to taste it in Wantirna
4 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"I got a takeaway strawberry shortcake and a hojicha tart. I understand the desserts are made in house. They were beautifully presented and were..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Have been eating for the past few years and it is still the best Jap restaurant in South East Suburb. King fish, Swiss roll cake and crepe cake is a..."
Yong Zhen Yau Victor
"Visit this place many times and always great service. The meals has great quality of food no matter how many I visit to get something to..."
Kenny Yam
"Staple dining with great friendly service Amazing authentic sushi and bento boxesCakes are nice but a bit..."
Kchx11
"One of the most authentic Japanese restaurants run by a lovely..."
Melbxcuisine
"Ordered wagyu bento box and wagyu sushi for takeaway. Prices itself are not cheap, but so cheap considering the wagyu is directly imported from Japan..."
Travicesamuel
"Great Japanese spot - perhaps one of the best in Melbourne! The food service can take quite a while, but it is all prepared fresh. Recommend going..."
Daniel Wirjoprawiro
"Murasaki is a hidden restaurant in Studfield shopping strip. The panko oysters were fresh and in a crispy shell. The salmon ikura don was delicious...."
Mad Dawg
"Whilst the level of table service was quite poor, the katsu curry rice was one of the most flavourful that we've had anywhere, with lovely crispy..."
AaronN
"This is a nice little suburban Japanese restaurant that serves up reasonably authentic fare at fair prices. It's crucial that bookings are..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"It’s reasonable price , good quality and staff very friendly,I love this place i will come back here ,recommend Beef tataki and Karage chicken..."
Monica Samran
"If you are looking for a value for money Japanese restaurant, Murasaki is a great choice. You need to make a booking especially on the weekend. I..."
J88
"Friendly and attentive service. Need to wait for sashimi and sushi as there is only one chef preparing them. Good quality. It’s always crowded..."
COng
"Nice, authentic Japanese food. Love the vegie obento box, I always order it when I visit this restaurant. Lovely people and good service. Nice cozy..."
Maria Valentic
"Local gems are some of my favourites, especially when authentic food is found in unlikely places. Murasaki Tanuki certainly falls under both..."
Beini
"Absolutely love this place! No frills, just good honest authentic Japanese cuisine cooked and priced well, mixed with friendly service! Been coming..."
Danielle
"Very nice food, prefect service! Tiny place but awesome place.Real Japan feeling, may need to line up for table sometime, it is still worth to..."
Alex Chen
"This place is the bomb! Authentic Japanese at very reasonable prices in the suburbs - there’s really nowhere else like it. It’s not fancy at all..."
Favecin
"Our favourite family owned local restaurant: Murasaki Tanuki. Been eating with them since their humble beginnings, Hiro San is head chef and papa to..."
Emptystomach
"FAST Food ReviewFood: Everything off the menu was scrumptious, especially the beef dishes, very tender - 4.5/5Ambience: Standard,..."
Tastebud Tester
"When I have a horrible day at work, one of the things that will comfort me is 100% MURASAKI! THEIR FOOD TASTES JUST LIKE Japan and I've tried various..."
Milktealover
"Hands-down our favourite Japanese restaurant in Melbourne.Favourite dishes: Murasaki sushi rolls, teriyaki chicken bento, chicken karaage..."
Kei
"Came here hoping to find a hidden gem. And though it wasn't quite the amazing find I hoped for, it was decent without much to complain about...."
Tiernan Culbert
"Food (had the Katsu and Beef curry) was delicious, great vibe, lovely staff and amazing/fast service despite how busy it was! Highly..."
Maddy Anderson
"This is almost a weekly visit from me, food is amazing and so fresh. The sushi is irresistible. My favorite is the chicken karage and also the tenaki..."
Jake Keenan
"Hidden gem in Wantirna, almost missed the front door. Friendly service, decent meal, ingredients are fresh as well. A bit of drive even..."
Dean Zheng
"This is a real gem in Wantirna, it's actually hard to find cheap and tasty Japanese fare in outer eastern suburbs. I live around the area and have..."
Jonathan Lam
"This place is great. Its traditional Japanese run by Japanese and the food is very tasty as its meant to be.Generous portions and friendly..."
Garyclarke1975
"I've only tried the Sashimi bento, cause it's so good that I can't help but order it every time I've been here. Super fresh with a great mix of..."
Sotasty
"Delicious authentic Japanese! What a pleasant surprise! Friendly service. Food is fresh. We have been twice and love it. We will be back again. It..."
Kathie Morris
"A great quaint place to go to for real Japanese food. We were greeted by Japanese staff who made us a table, all staff were very nice and attended to..."
Andrea
"Fresh and somewhat tasty but nothing special... Don't think it would make our top 5 for Japanese but it's good for locals wanting a quick fix...."
JoyJoy
"It's rare to find a Japanese restaurant that's actually run by Japanese these days and Murasaki is one of them. A hidden gem and Japanese food lovers..."
GreedyCat
"We had a really nice experience at Murasaki Tanuki. The staff are warm and friendly, and the food is great! The prices are quite reasonable and the..."
Pineapple San
"I have been to this establishment a few times before, and it has always satisfied my Japanese cravings. It's quite a privilege to find such a high..."
The Consul
"Met up with a friend for Japanese a couple of weeks ago at a restaurant near her place. Small cafe, friendly staff and a simple menu consisting of..."
Michelle Leong
"Consistently fresh and delicious, the food at Murasaki is legit and the staff are super warm, friendly and attentive. In this visit, we had the spicy..."
PS91
"I can't believe I live like in the street it's next to but haven't tried it.I only ordered take away but the feel of this restaurant is amazing, not..."
Juntao Mai
"Why did I take so long to come to you?Was there for lunch and oh my!this is going to be my hangout.I love the board's special of King Crab Agedashi..."
Reiijoce
"This is my fav takeaway Japanese place! Bentos are yum and always a pleasant experience here from this local authentic flavoured restaurant , the..."
Notevenpicky
"Nice hidden suburban Japanese in Studfield, better than what you get in Knox or The Glen. Real Japanese chef and waitresses. Real fresh fish,..."
Amimi
"The menu is standard but don't let that drive you away. I don't usually review restaurants but Murasaki Tanuki only has a couple and I'd just like to..."
Marie Alexis
"Fantastic little local restaurant for a quality meal with family or friends. The service is fantastic and the food is delicious - with..."
Dan
"Delightful to find this place out in the Eastern suburbs, where there is a lack of affordable good Japanese food. There is great variety, good..."
Drooberius
"There's no doubt this place is the best local Japanese restaurant in the area. Everything positive said in the previous reviews is true.My..."
SmokinAussie
"Love love love this new kid on the block. Authentic a Japanese food and friendly owners to match. Have already been a few times and recommend many..."
Teranai
"Best Japanese I've ever had! Lovely people, quick service and fresh food. Sushi is fresh and yummy and comes on a boat if you order enough. A new..."
Foodie1404
"Came here for lunch on a Friday - the place wasn't busy at all so seating was no issue. What a lovely little authentic family run Japanese joint! The..."
Cynthia Giang
"Sooo excited to try our friend's favourite Japanese restaurant WAY OUT in Wantirna.How was? S L O O O O O W. 1hr+ wait. ..."
The Whippeteers
"Amazing Japanese owned restaurant. Food was in great authentic quality. You felt like eating at a Japanese host family. Ordered these:..."
Lalaivy
"This place was recommended by a couple of Japanese friends and it did not disappoint! I don't normally upload picture so f my food but this meal was..."
Sherrylle Tran
"Loved this place. Authentic Japanese run by actual Japanese people. Glad to have a good value Japanese place in the area. Will definitely be..."
Andriana AT
"Came here for dinner on a Thursday night and it was quite busy, possibly because it was the eve of a public holiday. It's also a small store made for..."
Melissa Yeap
"Been looking at the menu for a while. Took me a little while to find the place as it's in a small set of shops on Stud road. There's a few tables but..."
Uqui
"Murasaki is my favourite Japanese restaurant! The food is authentic and fresh and the menu has something special for every taste. The service is..."
Steph
"As a Japanese national I have to say this place is far much better than the most in Victoria. The owner chef is also a Japanese national who has..."
Akihiko Mino
"Fresh sashimi and delicious chicken karage. The sushi roll is nice but a little warm, thought should be cold. Will definitely be back for other food...."
KH
"What a gem. Did not know what to expect, but what a surprise. Authentic Japanese food from a family run restaurant. New to the Wantirna area..."
Fiona Dwyer
"I came here as I am a local and recently arrived home from a holiday in Japan and was craving some Japanese food. I was greeted with a traditional..."
Jenny
"Hidden gem in Studfield shopping strip. It's a family run Japanese restaurant. The atmosphere is warm and the family is very friendly. Sashimi and..."
Serin
"Mmm mm~ Me and my beau have been here twice, both times very satisfied with the quality of food and service. We love Authentic Japanese cuisine,..."
Oh Hui Wen Wendy
"Great Japanese Family owned restaurant with excellent meals, Salmon and Tuna Sushi very fresh and high quality.One must try the Matcha Latte..."
Aus Martin
"Great fresh food, friendly service. I hope that this place will remain for a long long time. So tired of commercialised Japanese food. From the..."
Bagero
"With median house prices in Wantirna rising as much as they have, and a new slew of families moving into the area, it is refreshing to finally see..."
Oni San
"Nice little local Japanese restaurant. Authentic and well priced. Generous serves. We ordered the bento boxes and it was perfect as it had a bit of..."
Michelle Yang
"New place on the scene. I must say they are better than what I expected, but still fall short of the true gems found further in towards the city...."
Jimmy Chew Food
"A thoroughly enjoyable dinner with authentic japanese cuisine. Fresh ingredients and great care in the way they prepare and cook the dishes. As you..."
DL
"Nothing better than being taken back to Japan with authentic style and flavors. After devouring the luxurious Takoyaki and the mouth watering Kara..."
Andrew
"Amazing place to go for authentic Japanese food..."
Leungs2
"This place is absolutely Devine!!! Soo glad it's sooo close to home too. Been here three times now in the last week!! Not only are the staff so..."
Nancy Du
"Very nice,cheap and authentic Japanese food:)Love it so much:)Nice ramen, Gyoza filling was so juicy "homey filling"The place is..."
Sue Tan
"Local gem definitely. Ordered Sashimi on sushi rice and the king fish was the best. Sushi rice is bit plain. I would suggest the owner to offer a..."
RR BB
"Cheap, authentic and friendly service. Best part is it's only 2 minutes from home. Would say on par with Don Don for value and service in CBD...."
Radman
"Finally came here in their opening hour. Quite looking forward to it . Staffs are friendly & nice . We order a tonkatsu bento & matcha latte & fried..."
Mrs Lavender
"Been waiting for a Japanese cafe to open at the Stud Rd Shops. So happy to see that it is an authentic restaurant with Japanese owners and staff,..."
Violet
"Unexpected nice food here, even the decoration here is still under progress but the food here taste pretty good :) the sashimi here is really fresh..."
Kwan Yuen
"Simple and authentic home made Japanese food, way better than those so called Japanese restaurant who clearly don't even know what they are serving...."
Angel777
"A casual, amazingly friendly eatery. Authentic Japanese chef and crew, providing great value, real Japanese dishes. Not an extensive menu but all the..."
Edwin Chong
"Been here many times and the food is always great. The wait time for the fresh fish is around 45min-1hour in busy periods. Seems like priority is..."
Benjamin Cheong
"Probably the best affordable Japanese restaurant in the area. My personal go-to spot for Japanese food cravings. Sushi and sashimi is extremely..."
Nathan Chok
"Authentic Japanese cuisines with the loveliest staff. The place is quite busy so best to book ahead of time. The katsu bento is so well made with..."
Vanessa Wong-Lee
"A simple and unassuming restaurant in the Melbourne’s outer east, this Japanese restaurant delivers premium quality and tasting food at affordable..."
Thomas Lim
"Incredibly fresh sushi, traditional and enormously generous for the price. A must try for sushi lovers. They were very busy and we were told there..."
Amandha A
"Consistently one of the best and most authentic Japanese restaurants in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. We’ve come here again and again and every..."
Keith Chen
"Good quality of traditional Japanese food! Probably one of the best for this price range.
However the waitress was too busy and was not able to..."
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"Wanted to try this place out for quite some time. Overall, I found it very pleasant and enjoyable. The service was very good and the wait staff took..."
Melvin Lay
"Great food and service. Always ready to bring out more food. Food prepared to order and literally all you can eat! A lot of variety including meat..."
Simone Keleher
"This restaurant is so good because of the great staff .I would like to congratulate Ring/ Yan/Gina ..."
Ljb003
"One of my first experiences with Japanese food and I absolutely loved it! Service was very quick and efficient. I could not fault any dish...."
Tayla Wilson
"I don't go to buffets often but Okami was a delight to dine in with dishes that are easy on the stomach. Upon reservations, the staff made a friendly..."
Chester
"Okami is a great place to try different dishes as well as enjoy one (or more) desserts. Their pricing model is unique - you pay a set amount and you..."
Gorden George
"Amazing restaurant and a nice place to visit. My colleague invited me to there, I tried various Japanese style food. Even though the taste is not..."
Hamza
"The BEST all you can eat restaurant I have been to in years also that it’s Japanese makes it even better as it’s one of my favourite cuisines!..."
Em Henkel
"Okami is an amazing restaurant. You can eat every dish as many as you want. For me, beef tataki is my favorite. Each time i will finish more than 5..."
Zhang Jason
"Buffet is pretty good. Price is decent. Food's great. Service is outstanding, efficient and fast.Advice: When you visit the place, make..."
Cess T
"Never find better all u can eat restaurant than Okami. The service is good. Food is tasty. I definately will come back and recommend this place to my..."
Vincent Zhao
"Overall the experience here wasn’t bad, the waiters and waitresses were all very nice however when you call them they always take a while to come..."
Frances Qu
"Great selection of food for the all you can eat price! Top picks - beef carpaccio, miso steak, soba noodles, prawn gyoza, miso squid 👌🏾 washed..."
Long Black With Cinnamon
"Great value and excellent service, waiters are allways very attentive. The food is always excellent quality, sushi is fresh and tasty! Highly..."
Mia Li
"I’ve been Okami serval times and never let me down. Great food and friendly staff. Beef carpaccio, highly recommended! Will be back again for..."
Evan Shang
"Best all you can eat Japanese around. Love this place and often take overseas visitors here and they always love it. Must book on Saturdays because..."
A_M
"Go there maybe once every 1-2 months.Very tasty food selection and I usually get the all you can eat deal with the fiancé. Good bang for..."
Jimmy Eats Food
"Okami is uh may zingggggg! I insist on coming here when I’m visiting Melbourne because it’s just such great value for moorishly delicious little..."
Miss M
"Six of us had dinner here tonight $32.95 per head all you can eat. We found table service quick and friendly but the front desk was not so much. Two..."
GoodFood4Me
"Nice selection of Japanese dishes, love their fresh sashimi, wagyu beef slices and agedashi tofu. Even during busy hours they still deliver orders in..."
TweeVy Ngo
"This place is such a bargain! All u can eat for $30 is awesome and the food is decent quality Japanese! Personally love the garlic fried rice (very..."
Ayamousa711
"Went here on a sat night. Service was a tad slow and exiting was very painful waiting 10mins to pay. Food and drink is really good quality..."
DamoForce Food
"Food : great choice of Japanese food in an all you can eat format at a reasonable price.Service : some service hiccups on the day we were there..."
JKGasMan
"I love love love this place, $30 all you can eat food that is cooked fresh for you, the staff are delightful and the atmosphere is great, try the..."
Shaun Yates
"Pretty good value, food was fresh and good. It was a very very busy night but all the waiters and waitresses were all prompt and fast on their feet...."
SLTH
"Amazing tasting food, we had the all you can eat and it's totally worth every cent, yes service was hard at times because it was busy but staff were..."
TJH
"My friends and I had the 'all you can eat' menu on a Saturday night. Do not expect much of good table service from places like this, as it was..."
Melissa Yeap
"All you can eat Japanese food in the Eastern Suburbs. Variety of dishes to pick from. Enjoyed most of the food however the beef tataki was frozen a..."
Marissa Parkhurst
"Here's the thing... the actual food quality is probably 3.5- very,very acceptable Japanese fair a good length ahead of shopping centre/ food court..."
Andrew Moyle
"I’m always dubious when someone mentions an “all you can eat” restaurant. Does the quality suffer or are the quantities completely ..."
The Domestic Traveller
"I've been here a few times and I've never been let down. Always greeted from the door, constantly checked by staff if we need anything, and the food..."
Lucas Fawkner
"Very good restaurant. Can not image how they can do this price, still provide good customer service and nice food. Been to Hampton, Caulfield..."
宋学军
"Lives up to the name, decent Japanese food paired with good service equates to an enjoyable AYCE dining experience.Food isn't amazing but..."
Touka K
"Fantastic night out great value for money fun way to introduce someone to Japanese food as you get to sample so many dishes. Will definitely be back..."
Lindy Tuffnell
"I'll start with the negatives. The Adult all you can eat menu is great value at $29 but kids above 3 have to pay $18 which is too steep, beer menu is..."
Hunger Pains
"Came here with a Scoopon for Sunday lunch, there were only two other tables besides us so service was quick and attentive.We had:-..."
Bioslaya
"My partner and I had a Scoopon voucher for this restaurant and we made sure we booked a table beforehand as it was a Saturday night. It was..."
Ilovetoomnom
"My Husband and I love Scoopon and could not help but grab the Okami deal when it came out. For $49 for 2 people you got a 2 hour window of all you..."
Beanie
"really nice!we ordered the buffet and the waiters are friendly and helpful. food is so fresh I like the tempura and teriyaki steak almost :) ..."
Rebecca
"Had take away and was quite surprised by how busy they were at 6pm on a Sunday, and when I ordered a little earlier. But good service on the take..."
Uqui
"Was great and very good value. We tried pretty much everything and couldn't complain about quantity or quality. We will return for sure. Thanks for..."
Mick P Felts
"Found this place thanks to a livingsocial voucher and I am so happy I did. Great Japanese food in the outer eastern suburbs. The service was swift..."
Sarakate11
"A fantastic meal. People we went with had got takeaways before and that wasn't great so weren't expecting too much. But this was outstanding. ..."
Belinda Cox
"AMAZING experience! Beautiful fresh food, polite friendly staff! Constant care and professional service, empty plates and dishes taken away promptly!..."
Natalie Corteling
"The buffet provided around 36 dishes to chose from and everything is made immediately after you order(of course some preparations were made before..."
H&G’s Food Diary
"They have a good menu and could order anything, except drinks, from the menu. Just under $40/adult, you get to try out variety of dishes.
We ordered..."
Ray D
"Expectant, terrified, delighted.
We made a booking shortly after mask rules were relaxed, and found there were two time slots on offer. We picked..."
Dave
"Friendly staff and quick service. Great value for money! Some of the dishes are pretty ordinary, however some taste amazing. Their matcha ice cream..."
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